Art Gallery and Collections Intern
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Art Gallery and Collections Intern
- Organization name:
- Gallery 1C03, The University of Winnipeg
- Job location:
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Length of assignment:
- 2026-04-23 to 2026-07-17 (12.14 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $19.28
Specifically, the Intern will support the presentation of Gallery 1C03’s spring/summer exhibition by assisting with artwork installation, gallery attending and developing and delivering educational workshops for inner-city youth. They will also promote gallery programs on our social media channels, conduct research on works in the collection to support public programs and communications, and assist with an audit of our collection.
This position will be of benefit to students who wish to gain valuable curatorial research and practical skills, particularly in the areas of art education and public programming and communications strategies as well as collections management.
Qualifications:
Education: Upper level undergraduate or graduate student focused in the area of Education, Fine Arts, Art History, Cultural Studies, Curatorial Studies, or a related discipline; student returning to studies full time in the fall of 2026.
Experience: Experience teaching through the arts and/or working within a gallery setting would be an asset as would working with collections and/or information management systems and databases and knowledge of Canadian and Indigenous art
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365 as well as social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Familiarity with database programs such as Filemaker Pro would be an asset.
Communication, Research, and Organizational Skills: The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong research skills, superior organizational skills, and possess a strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, as well as the ability to set goals and work independently. Well-developed interpersonal skills and a willingness to be a team player as well as problem-solving abilities are essential.
Physical Ability: The candidate must be able to negotiate stairs and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Note:
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. Accommodation supports during the recruitment process can be made by contacting Gallery 1C03’s Director/Curator.
Application deadline: April 8, 2026.
Applicants should apply directly via the Young Canada Works website.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Jennifer Gibson, Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator via email at j.gibson@uwinnipeg.ca.
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